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Read articles βA real-time, start-to-finish walkthrough of the 50-hour service on a TYM T474 (also applicable to the 574), filmed outdoors without a shop. Covers engine oil dual drain plugs, fuel filter, transmission/hydraulic fluid and filter, front axle gear oil at all three drain points, and the hydraulic suction filter. Includes candid troubleshooting, a stripped center drain plug, a dying camera battery, waiting days for fluid deliveries, plus fluid brand choices with part numbers shown on screen. Best for first-time T474 owners who want to know exactly what they're getting into before they start.
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The engine oil has two drain plugs because the drive shaft runs in between them, so both need to be opened to fully drain the oil.
Drain from the center yellow cap plug first, then open the two side drain plugs once the center has mostly emptied out.
Remove the hose clamp on the suction pipe, pull it away, take out two bolts, then remove, clean, and check the filter before reinstalling.
Once fluid appears in the sight glass, start the tractor to fill the filters, then top off fluid until it reaches the red dot on the sight glass.
